S. John Salivonchik D.M.D., P.C.

What Are Inlays and Onlays?

June 29, 2012

Often, when your dentist finds signs of tooth decay, a filling is the only treatment you need. In other cases, however, where decay is more extreme, a crown may be needed instead. But there are also in-between cases where a filling isn’t enough but a crown is too much. It’s in cases like these that dentists rely on inlays and onlays.

Inlays and onlays are milled, just like a crown, but instead of capping a tooth, they fit into a tooth the way a filling would. What’s more, because Dr. Salivonchik’s Coplay office features revolutionary CEREC technology, an entire inlay/onlay procedure can be completed in just a single visit.

Conservative Care with Inlays...

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What Are Porcelain Veneers?

June 21, 2012

In our last post, we talked about Invisalign clear braces, one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry services available at Dr. Salivonchik’s Whitehall office. Today, we’ll highlight another great cosmetic dentistry service our patients can take advantage of—porcelain veneers. The Difference Porcelain Veneers Can Make If you’ve ever hid your smile because of flaws like cracks, chips, stains, or misalignment, then porcelain veneers may be just what you need to breathe new life into your smile. Porcelain veneers, which are made from thin discs of high-quality dental porcelain, work by covering the front of front teeth, hiding imperfections in the process. They can be cared for just like natural...

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What Can Invisalign Do for Me?

May 31, 2012

The short answer to the question, “What can Invisalign do for me?” is “A lot.” If you’ve ever worried that straightening your smile would mean giving up your professional image, Invisalign can put your fears to rest. With Invisalign, you can finally have the improved smile, the improved confidence, and the improved lifestyle you’ve dreamed of. Straightening Smiles with Invisalign Invisalign uses a series of custom-made acrylic aligners to gradually move teeth into their ideal alignment. You’ll wear each pair for about two weeks until you’ve completed your treatment. Because Invisalign uses clear trays to straighten teeth instead of brackets and wires, you can look forward to straightening your smile without drawing attention to your braces....

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Do I Need a Porcelain Crown?

May 21, 2012

If you have a tooth that’s badly decayed, worn, cracked, or broken, you may need to have it restored with a porcelain crown. Using a crown, it’s possible for Dr. Salivonchik to return strength, structure, and function to a tooth that might otherwise have to be removed. For your convenience, our Whitehall dental office uses CEREC technology to mill custom-made porcelain crowns in just a single visit. That’s something that sets us apart from other practices. Traditionally, it’s taken at least two visits to complete a crown procedure. During the first procedure, an impression is taken of the patient’s tooth and a temporary crown is put in place. During the second, the...

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Do I Need Dental Implants?

April 26, 2012

If you’re missing one or more teeth, or have grown frustrated with traditional dentures, you may be asking yourself this very question. Perhaps you’ve heard about the many great benefits of dental implants, and you’d like to take advantage of them. If so, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Salivonchik’s Whitehall dental office. Dental implants are a great restorative dentistry option but they aren’t right for every patient. If they are right for you, though, Dr. Salivonchik can help. With our on-site periodontist and talented team, we can place and restore your dental implants right from our office. What Makes Dental Implants Superior To Other Restorative Options? The key difference...

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